It's about time I replaced my old mechanical wind meter (it's seen better days)
Do I go digital or stick with old school analogue?
I've got a wife so got watch the budget

Hello, nerdycross.

As the wind is always slightly changing direction, a horizontally-rotating cup is better, compared to a vertically-mounted fan (see below).

Others on this forum have offered advice on this subject previously, but I was unable to find the reference. Lacking the reference, you might consider:

The Skywatch Eole or Skywatch Meteos, available here: www.instrumentchoice.com.au/instrument-choice/environment-meters/anemometers/outdoor-sports-anemometers.The Eole gives wind information whilst the Meteos gives the same info plus temperature and wind chill. I've previously used the Meteos (and was very satisfied with it) until I dropped it.

Replaced it with a Kaindl Windtronic 2 which has wind info, but not the temperature info. I cannot find a dealer for Kaindl in Australia, but you might be able to. Here's what it looks like: www.my-best-kite.com/windtronic-2.html.

You might also consider Kestrel meters shown here: kestrelmeters.com.au/collections/kestrel-outdoors-meters. Davis meters of this type are shown here: shop.davisnet.com.au/wind-meters-1457731231.

Cheapest of this type I could find was this: www.dshop.com.au/buy/digital-anemometer/AR816?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItqXEqOmZ6QIViYaPCh3SZwsPEAYYBSABEgJ0mPD_BwE.

Vaavud and Weather flow turn your smart phone into a wind meter (probably by measuring the sound of the wind as it drives through a cup or fan): www.boatingcentral.com.au/vaavud-wind-meter-for-smart-phones/?setCurrencyId=1&cmp_id=1618905075&adg_id=65361529350&kwd=&device=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImqiK7uSZ6QIVlA4rCh1YpQ2GEAQYASABEgIc__D_BwE.

weatherflow.com/wind-meter/.

Cheap and cheerful is the Dwyer wind meter: www.dwyer-inst.com.au/Product/AirVelocity/Windmeters/PortableWindMeter. Dwyer also offer other types of wind meter, shown here: www.dwyer-inst.com.au/Product/AirVelocity/Windmeters/.

I'm sure that other readers can offer suggestions.

I have been using a Dwyer for wind measurements since 1968. Simple. One moving part (the bead). I even calibrated it once. Very accurate.

kestrelmeters.com.au choose one to suit your budget. Awesome bit of kit as issued to the RFS.

I've been using one of these since 1983, haven't even needed to replace the battery. www.dwyer-inst.com.au/Product/AirVelocity/Windmeters/PortableWindMeter

^^^^
I have the delux version ,
I lick mine first.
yours looks dry or are you one of those guys who stands on the beach for 15 mins measuring.
If so , re lick every 2 min.

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Imax1 said..
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I have the delux version ,
I lick mine first.
yours looks dry or are you one of those guys who stands on the beach for 15 mins measuring.
If so , re lick every 2 min.

How do you do that behind your D19 surgical mask?

I went full on and spent the coin on the Davis Vantage Pro 2 weather station. Tells me everything I like to know especially the UV strength so you can judge how long is safe to stay out in the sun. It was a hard sell to the boss and she still shakes her head on the cost but I see her some times look at the console.